Sermon Classic #1

Submission Has Levels

Men can't expect submission from their woman if he won't submit to God; there's levels to submission.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) October 30, 2017

Quoting Scripture

Things that make you think....

Unless you are applying scripture in proper context to your REAL LIFE obligations and roles, what’s the use of knowing scripture?

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) October 29, 2017

Watch What You Post

They're On Here. I watch what I post because I don't want my Christian walk to be damaged. Many of my tweets consist of inspiration and words of wisdom, either from myself or others that I follow.

You say "God first" in your profile but then you RETWEET sex, profanity, porn, hateful statements & more. Jesus-lover raise your standard!

— Tim Burt (@TimBurt) October 22, 2017

Forgive & Forget

Sometimes after you forgive someone, God will erase their offense from your memory.

Nowhere in the Bible does it say you have to forgive AND forget.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) October 26, 2017

Being Used

Step-Dad Pulls Out Of Funding Daughter's Wedding

When I read this letter, I couldn't help but to feel for the stepfather. This man loved his stepdaughter as his own and took care of her, only for her and her mother to spit in his face. That's the ultimate level of disrespect, and he had every right to withdraw funding from the daughter's wedding. Of course, women are going to view this as him being petty and that's cool, but the facts are the daughter and mom are dead wrong. The stepdad didn't have to do what he did, he did it because he saw a need and chose to handle it. I have no sympathy for the mother and daughter because they should know you can't expect to continue using people without any consequences. The only thing I fault the stepdad for is allowing himself to be used; then again, he couldn't have known he was being used since these leeches didn't show their true colors until wedding season. This letter goes to show you that sometimes, blessing others sets you up to be used.

Tuesday Thought: Popularity Comes With A Price

Popularity is good, within reason. If you're scared to take a stand because you'll lose fans, then they weren't your fans to begin with. They rode with you because you told them what they wanted to hear.

Popular people say what others want to hear, not what they need to hear.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) October 24, 2017

Well Done Men

I don't think men look for encouragement or praise, because we're born to do whatever it takes. However, I know it makes us feel good to be recognized for our good work.

If God Is So....

Every time something bad happens, what's the first thing unsaved (and even some saved) people say? If God is so....(insert remark), why is this happening? Let me give some examples:

If God is so powerful, why does he allow sin to run amok?

If God is so merciful, why are people disabled?

If God is so this, that, and the third, why does he....(insert question)?

I want to be annoyed, and sometimes I am when folks ask these questions, but the simple answer I can come up with is this: We live in a fallen world, and a fallen world is going to have sin. I don't like it either, and even though I appreciate God sending his son to die on the cross, I still hold Adam & Eve responsible for sin entering this world because they allowed themselves to be deceived.

Saturday Night Gospel

This is how you knew music was good

Back in the day, songs were so good they were 7 to 8 minutes long. 4 minutes of singing, the instrumental played for the remainder.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) October 19, 2017

Every single time

Satan will tempt you & leave you to face the consequences while he sits back and laughs.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) October 21, 2017

John "James Evans" Amos speaks with Fathers Incorporated on Responsible Men

I remember John Amos from Coming To America, when he played Mr. McDowell. Before that, he played James Evans on Good Times. He said some real stuff in this video.

To Get Grace, You Have To Give It

People want grace when they’re wounded, but don’t extend that same grace when someone else is hurting.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) October 19, 2017

Hustlers Don't Sleep

I thought I could get up consistently at 3:30am during the week, now I'm used to waking up at 3am, but that's because I go to bed between 8-8:30am during the week. With that said:

Boy Scouts vs. Girl Scouts

There's a reason boys and girls have different scout troops.

Girls have Girl Scouts, Boys have Boy Scouts. Tell me why girls want inclusiveness in Boy Scouts? I'll wait.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) October 14, 2017

3 Types Of Church Members

Most church members fall into one of 3 categories:

You're Blessed & Still Complaining

I've been guilty of this in the past, but not anymore, especially considering what I've been through.

Old-School Parenting

You know you have old-school parents when you tell them you don’t want to hear a sermon, and their response is: You’re going to hear one.😭😂😒

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) October 13, 2017

Pray Vs. Worry

What's it going to be? One cannot do both.

If you’re going to pray, don’t worry. If you’re going to worry, don’t pray.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) October 12, 2017

Wednesday Gospel

I've gotten much better at this, but I still have a ways to go.

Don’t get involved in battles that don’t matter. God will use your enemies to bless you.

— Joel Osteen (@JoelOsteen) October 11, 2017

Self-Sufficiency

Some men kill me when they say "I want a woman that'll take care of me" That woman existed in the 40's & 50's but today's modern woman isn't having it. A man should be able to take care himself and not be dependent on a woman to cook & clean for him. The older I get, the more I realize that a woman can't do anything for me I can't already do for myself. If I have laundry that needs to be done, I do it myself. If I'm hungry, I throw something together and keep it moving. Why depend on someone to do what you should be able to do for yourself? No one should be dependent on anyone for basic self-sufficiency.

Today's Word: Your Answer Is On The Way

One time for T.Ware for this oldie, but goodie. I have to remind myself from time to time of God's promises.

Ugly Truth

Real Talk Friday

As much as I want to say the opposite, history won't go for it. Just about every black neighborhood in the country suffers from violence & drug peddling. I wish it wasn't like that, but it is.

#RealTalk: There will never be black neighborhoods that aren’t violence-prone and drug ridden.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) October 6, 2017

The Anointing

Earlier today, I listened to an old sermon from my church about Giant Killers. The guest speaker who spoke at my church made a point about how if believers wanted someone's anointing, they would have to sit under that person. I don't know about anyone else, but I don't want someone's anointing; I want my own. Too many Christians want someone's anointing without realizing the price (s)he had to pay. God gives everyone their anointing: Some are called to be preachers, bishops, apostles, accountants, entrepreneurs, business executives, etc. What's the common denominator in those examples I've listed? Each person has their own calling. There's too many mini-mes and me-toos in the Body Of Christ, nobody wants their own anointing, everyone wants this and that person's anointing. Y'all can have this and that person's anointing, and I'll take my own.

God: Do You Know My Voice?

I have no worries because I talk to God several times a day. I don't have to be going through anything, I just want to talk to him. This question applies to believers who seldom talk to God, except when they need him to get them out of a jam.

Thought For Today: Demons Go To Church

One time for Vanessa for dropping this gospel

Friends With A Racist